LANCEJACK (The Union Series) (35 page)

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Authors: Phillip Richards

C.R.O.W.
(Combat Replacements Of War) was originally meant to be a stand-alone novel,
reflecting upon my experiences as a very young soldier. I decided to write
again after some very positive reviews, and thus Lancejack was born.

Those
of you who have read C.R.O.W. will notice a clear change in Moralee, as he
becomes more confident in his abilities and experienced in combat. He is no
longer wet behind the ears, and his past suffering has caused him to develop a
bit of a temper! This is not due to a deviation to the plot in any way, but
rather the common result of a prolonged exposure to frontline combat. War
forces young men to grow up fast, stripping them of their innocence. Andy
Moralee is merely an example of that.

Lancejack
steers slightly away from C.R.O.W. with a much heavier emphasis placed upon
counter-insurgency operations and the electronic battlefield. Make no mistake
that in future conflict, wherever it might be, electronic warfare will almost
certainly play a pivotal role.

Despite
the inclusion of technology, the insurgents use similar tactics to that seen in
operational theatres today, using the ‘human terrain’ as their camouflage.
Unable to face the Union in head-on combat, they seek to use the Nieuwe Poort
network and its own people as cover, enabling them to materialize almost
anywhere. This creates chaos and confusion amongst even the most sophisticated
military force, rendering that force even more vulnerable to attack. In the
case of the Union, the larger force becomes reactive, rather than proactive,
which in turn enables the insurgents to steer them into their trap. The golden
rule is simple- never underestimate your enemy.

Thank
you for taking the time to read my latest book, I sincerely hope that you have
enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it. If you have a few
spare minutes, please visit Amazon and write a review for my book. Your
objective review will help other potential readers make informed choices.

Many
thanks,

Phil